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Expiration date

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The date for a drug estimated for its shelf life with proper storage in sealed containers away from harmful and variable factors like heat and humidity.

The expiration date of a medicine is based on data, called accelerated stability data, from testing by the manufacturer, that show the product will be good for a particular period of time.

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